Texas Bicycling News March 22nd 2017
Bike rider hit by car in south Beaumont
David Ingram | www.12newsnow.com
BEAUMONT – A bike rider was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after he was hit by a passing car at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and South M.L. King Jr. Pkwy.
The accident happened at 6:45 a.m.
An officer on the …
Man makes stop in Amarillo while cycling across U.S. for a cause
By Mary Coleman | www.newschannel10.com
Video
AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) – A disease frequently diagnosed in our area is in the spotlight, as one man takes to his bike to raise awareness.
Every nine minutes, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. And in our area, thousands have been touched by it.
Now one man is traveling across the U.S. to make people more aware, and to raise money for a cure. …
Passing each test
By Brett Weiss | www.star-telegram.com
After months of training, Kristopher Novak finally sees the starting line in sight.
This June, the Keller resident and University of Texas student will ride a bicycle from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska as part of the Texas 4000 initiative (benefiting cancer research), the longest annual charity bike ride in the world.
“It’s finally fewer than 100 days away,†he said. “It is such a surreal feeling, finally being in the double digits.â€
While Novak …
Southern Tier At The Speed of Bicycle
By Gary Rapp | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 19 Van Horn to Marfa Tx
Wednesday March 22, 2017, 76 miles (123 km) – Total so far: 1,126 miles (1,812 km)
Extremely difficult day today. 50 miles with a 1-2% continues climb out of Van Horn TX into a 28 mph headwind/ crosswind and 92+ degree heat on a bumpy chip seal Texas road. Today’s ride tested me both mentally and physically. No camping tonight for me. I must find a hot shower and comfortable bed. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for Temps in the 70s with …
Honeoye Riders Pedal the Southern Tier
By jim kersting | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 22: Marfa to Alpine to Marathon ( 58 miles)
Wednesday March 22, 2017
We had a great ride to Alpine in the early morning. We stopped st Marfa Lights and read up on the mystery. It’s all good biz for Marfa tourism. The route left the desert valley and the vegetation changed… trees! Green grass! We ride through rocky passageway and hoped that the ride would be like this to Marathon too. But not to be. Back to desert valley.
We went to the Gage Hotel bar and stayed for ” dinner”. A room there …
City looks to spend millions on sidewalks and bike lanes
By Kate Weidaw | kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — How can walkers and bikers get around in a safe manner in Austin? That is the question at the heart of a series of public meetings hosted by the city of Austin Transportation Department called Walk + Bike Talks. The department is working towards creating a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. This comes from the Vision Zero plan that aims to …
Let’s Make Jack Brooks Great Again Work Party
Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association | ghorba.org
Article category: General
Saturday, April 1, 2017 – 8:15am
Jack Brooks Park Trails
Be able to say you were there! This will be the first of many, many workdays to come. The plan is to start repairs, section by section and the trail back up and rideable.
Lunch will be provided: burgers and hot dogs.
Tools to bring …
Bike Plan Passes! Now we need your help to build it.
BikeHouston | bikehouston.org
This is a historic moment, Mayor Turner and City Council have just passed our first bike plan in 24 years. This plan creates a vision for Houston to become a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly City. It identifies how to expand our network of safe & comfortable bikeways by 500 miles in 10 years. (Check out the bike plan map and more details).
BikeHouston convinced the City to create this plan, partially funded it, ensured a strong & community supported plan was created, and advocated for its passage. We will now work to implement it. Thanks are due to everyone who was a part of this victory for …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Meet Tara, a Bike MS Champion. #bpms150 https://t.co/2gdHONKtWU pic.twitter.com/Rok9cJxeGw
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) March 23, 2017
Just saw this guy get smashed by a car on Fannin and Lamar. #houstonBikePlan #bikeplan pic.twitter.com/gkosVzcd2Q
— larry (@larry_htx) March 22, 2017
Fun times pic.twitter.com/bkr3WbyPwa
— I wanna be a bike. (@Fudgelump) March 22, 2017
#WellnessONWheels #LIVEfitEPC
Come join EP Cyclists for our Thursday Ride: 03/23/17 🚴ðŸ¼ðŸš´ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ¼ðŸš´ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ¼ðŸš´ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ðŸš´ðŸ¼ðŸš´ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸… https://t.co/GDjGC5bcLc— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) March 22, 2017
We are excited to announce that we are sponsoring/supporting another junior/youth Cyclocross program, the… https://t.co/oxT9iuZJvl
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) March 22, 2017
Tomorrow evening – Come out to support protected bike lanes on Freidrich Lane. https://t.co/1IG6SE4UlM
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) March 22, 2017
Introducing the #T4K2017 Assistant Ride Directors! Congrats to Michael Orlando (Sierra), Kelsey Ball (Rockies), & Mikaela Casas (Ozarks)! pic.twitter.com/Bhr5Txey9N
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) March 22, 2017
Thank you and Congratulation to our consultant team who developed the comprehensive Bike Plan @TEI_PlanDesign @AsakuraRobinson @MorrisArch
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) March 22, 2017
Ride Report:GPS and bike routes,make your ride count and help make Austin streets better for all riders! 🤘ðŸ½ðŸš²https://t.co/SLCFF4FjU9 pic.twitter.com/5IQw3ZD1ER
— Bike UT (@bikeut) March 22, 2017
Thank you Council Member Robinson for your steadfast support and providing funding for the Bike Plan over the last two years. https://t.co/ZtjprsOy3S
— Houston Bike Plan (@HoustonBikePlan) March 22, 2017
Motion Carries = The Houston Bike Plan PASSED! pic.twitter.com/X2ImPF3kPg
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) March 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/844575752423198720
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event 2017 Dirt Side Sisters Kick-Off Ride – Garland, TX https://t.co/iCkTI44O6n
Join us for our first w… https://t.co/W410vMzSDg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 23, 2017
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/Ql0NBHE5CM
Join us for our week… https://t.co/CS77Pl2jNr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 23, 2017
New Event Dirt Side Sisters Wednesday Night Ride – Arlington, TX https://t.co/ATdjmGgpBv
Join us for our weekly … https://t.co/PfUlmMjy0L
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 23, 2017
New Event TMBRA/DORBA Dino Valley Race https://t.co/dxLrsK8WxT
Are you ready to race? You won't want to miss th… https://t.co/2fZ4EuqlK1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 23, 2017
New Event Lunch ride to the Buddhist Temple of Dallas – Dallas, TX For full details, including the address, and to… https://t.co/qX8jmHhYDq
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 23, 2017